| A Child's Treasury of Irish Stories and Poems Contributor(s): Carroll, Yvonne (Author), Waters, Fiona (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0717137953 ISBN-13: 9780717137954 Publisher: Gill Books OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - General |
| Dewey: 398 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.9" W x 10" (2.05 lbs) 194 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawing on hundreds of years of Irish folklore, there are tales of magic and mystery, of the mayhem caused by the "little people", together with stories of love and heroism, some familiar and some less so. There are stories of great giants, clever warriors, jealous queens and mystical creatures. Read how the Children of Lir became beautiful white swans, how Fionn defeated the fire-eating dragon, and share the exciting adventures of the Red Branch Knights. Discover the story behind the Giant's Causeway, and laugh with the leprechauns as they plot their mischief. Interspersed throughout this irresistible treasury is a delightful selection of Irish poems - perfect for reading aloud to children of all ages. |
Contributor Bio(s): Waters, Fiona: - Fiona Waters worked for many years as a children's bookseller and is currently a director of Troubadour, where she is responsible for book selection. She has published a number of anthologies and has worked as a consultant on various book programmes on radio and television.Carroll, Yvonne: - Yvonne Carroll teaches at a Dublin primary school |